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Federal department responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. In partnership with provincial and territorial governments, works to enforce health regulations, promote disease prevention, provide national leadership in health policy development, and enhance healthy living for all Canadians.
Toll Free Line:
1-800-465-7735
Business Line:
604-666-2083
420-757 W Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
V6C 1A1
Main Website:
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html
Programs offered
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Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide
Health Canada - BC region
Provides comprehensive information on healthy eating. Contains information on the recommended daily servings of the different food groups, divided by age and gender. The guide is available for viewing online or may be downloaded and printed.
Hope for Wellness Help Line
Health Canada - BC region
Offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors can help those who wish to talk, are distressed, in crisis, or having strong emotional reactions and or painful memories. Online chat is also available.
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Indigenous Health
Health Canada - BC region
Provides information on Health Canada programs that support healthy First Nations and Inuit individuals, families and communities.
Information includes family health, home and community care, social programs, nutrition and food safety, dental benefits, mental health and substance use, environmental health, and information on diseases and conditions affecting First Nations and Inuit peoples.
Information includes family health, home and community care, social programs, nutrition and food safety, dental benefits, mental health and substance use, environmental health, and information on diseases and conditions affecting First Nations and Inuit peoples.
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Medical Use of Cannabis
Health Canada - BC region
Provides online information and resources about the policies and directives for licensed producers of marijuana for medical purposes.
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National Indian Residential School Crisis Line
Health Canada - BC region
Offers a 24-hour crisis line to former Indian residential school students and their families across Canada.
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